Anyone else experiencing issues with the MYBMW app’s status update? The date and time are updated when the screen is pulled down, but nothing else does. I can still lock and unlock the car, therefore the app is still connected to the vehicle.
There is no updating of the location, mileage, or fuel level. I’ve done all I can think of right now, the petrol tank is full, and I haven’t disconnected and reconnected the car app.
It’s difficult. Since I just tried to drag the screen down to refresh it and it still displays the time from 3am, I’m not even convinced it was a complete success.
Enter the vehicle, select an installed app, and then press the options button on the lower console, which is located behind the iDrive wheel. A screen with a few options will appear. That choice ought to be chosen already. Update services and apps.
To choose it, click the iDrive wheel. It takes a few seconds for the update. the radio volume hardware button located below the infotainment screen, and then press and hold it. I held mine in for around two minutes, during which time the car stereo twice reset. Click it again to turn it on.
Shut down the app. Click the small guy in the bottom right corner of the app, followed by the gear in the upper right. After selecting BMW ID, log out. Next, sign back in.
It takes a lot of effort. But I’ve been unable to lower the screen and force a refresh. It still informs me that it was last refreshed at around 3am.
Over the weekend, the app was causing me problems as well. Sincerely, I believe it has to do with BMW systems. Even the remote camera has recently been crap, but mine is back to normal.
I haven’t yet had a remote camera operate for me. Since picking up my car, I’ve tried it every day. I haven’t been able to make it work even once.
I’ve already given up on the remote camera for the time being because I haven’t driven the M4 in two weeks and can’t get the app to update in the garage.
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Update and repair apps and services
1. On your infotainment system, start by scrolling down to the Apps section.
2. Select the choices button after opening the Installed Apps section.
3. On the screen, there will be alternatives. Update Apps and Services would be one of the choices.
4. Choose the Apps and Services Update option. It may take up to 10 seconds to finish the process.
5. To switch off the infotainment system after the update is finished, press and hold the power button for 45 seconds.
6. Two restarts will be performed before the system fully turns on.
7. Lastly, log out and then back in to your BMW Connected app.
8. There are times when the simplest solution is the one that is required. By carrying out the tasks in Option 1, you can update the app and ensure that all of its features are operational.
Additionally, updating the My BMW app helps it maintain privacy and security in relation to your personal data and the locations you choose to share or not share.
Generally speaking, an update protects your data from being exposed to hackers and other shady online criminals. In order to prevent potential security risks, it is preferable to update the application as soon as it becomes available.
Another important factor in why an update is necessary is the app’s speed and performance. When using the out-of-date My BMW app, the moment you enter a destination and see that the app is taking a while to respond, you should know that the software has to be updated right away. Customers can utilize the app successfully and efficiently by maintaining it.
Customers of the My BMW app can access a variety of functions. You can monitor your car’s condition, charging status, tire pressure, fuel level, and a whole lot more.
All of these fantastic features are improved by keeping the application updated. So, you should check the app’s update status if you are experiencing problems with the app not updating your location.
Utilize the My BMW App to download software updates.
Through the My BMW App, you can also do a remote software upgrade. The My BMW App is an application that connects your Apple or Android smartphone with your vehicle and is a part of the BMW Connected Drive package. You may preset locations before getting into your car, adjust the heat, unlock your doors, and even download a Remote Software update via Wi-Fi.
The My BMW App software upgrading instructions are as follows:
- The Remote Software Upgrade menu can be found by opening the app.
- Select the “Wi-Fi only” download option under Remote Software Upgrade options.
- Click “Start download” to begin.
- After the download is finished, pair your phone with your car via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
- Verify your connections under the ‘Mobile devices’ option of your iDrive settings.
- Select “new device” to set up a Wi-Fi connection.
- Choose “Internet, applications.”
- Use your phone to scan the QR code.
- A Wi-Fi token will be sent to you, which you must accept in order to create the connection.
- While you’re traveling, the software update will be uploaded once the Wi-Fi connection is established.
How is the My BMW app updated?
In the car, perform the following steps to update apps and services: – In the idrive menu, go to the “installed apps” menu item, press the idrive option button (takes 10 seconds or so). – Go to installed services in the linked drive services and update those (with the option key as well)
How did the BMW Connected app fare?
Customers in the United States will be able to download the My BMW App on April 12, 2021, for use on iOS and Android-compatible mobile devices; the My BMW App will completely replace the BMW Connected app by the end of June 2021. Since 1975, BMW of North America, LLC has operated in the United States.
My BMW ConnectedDrive app has to be reset.
Connected Drive by BMW. To reset the car data on your BMW with Operating System 8, choose “Menu” > “System settings.” Please be aware that after being restored to factory settings in vehicles with a manufacturing date of 11/2020, the vehicle will be deleted from your BMW ID on the My BMW App and My BMW webpage.
What distinguishes the BMW Connected app from the My BMW app?
Every each generation of BMW apps has injected more technology into the driving experience, further fusing your personal life with that of your car. This generation was no exception. Except that the most recent premiere was meant to be a wink to the drivers of electric cars.
My BMW remote app enhanced their overview and broadened their operational range while the BMW Connected app started to enable remote access to car statistics, executing upgrades to the on-board software, or controlling specific vehicle operations. It provides direct access to service facilities, significantly improves plug-in hybrid and all-electric model functions (displays electric range, charging status, tracking of charging history, programming of charging in a time slot, etc.), and provides more practical use of maps and navigation (e.g. convenient vehicle location, sending routes from the app to BMW Maps).
How can I tell if the software in my BMW is current?
How will I be informed when an upgrade is ready? Similar to when other new software is made available to your phone, any newly available update packages will be instantly announced as a notification on your BMW control display or on your smartphone via the BMW app.
How long does it take for updates to appear on BMW Connected Drive?
All automobiles equipped with the BMW Operating Systems 7 and 8 qualify. Over 20 different BMW models total.
* Depending on the country, the vehicle’s model, its equipment, and its condition, different upgrades may have different requirements.
The hardware that is installed in your car determines whether it can receive the BMW Remote Software Upgrade. This is possible in almost all vehicles running BMW Operating Systems 7 and 8. If your car is one of them, you can quickly and easily find out. To accomplish this, choose “My Vehicle” > “Settings” > “General Settings” > “Remote Software Upgrade” from the vehicle’s menu. Use this feature if “Remote Software Upgrade” is shown.
Your BMW will always be up to date thanks to this free software update. A BMW remote software upgrade may come with new functions, functional upgrades, and quality improvements. Depending on the country, the type of vehicle, its equipment, and its state, the material may change.
You will receive a push notification as soon as new software for your BMW becomes available via the Control Display in your car or the My BMW app on your smartphone, if you have it installed. You may access the upgrade in the app or on your BMW to see what information is being updated or new features are being introduced. Make sure your car is securely parked and won’t be utilized for the next 20 minutes before the upgrading begins. Installing the upgrade is as simple as following the directions on the Control Display.
You have two options for downloading the latest software with the BMW Remote Software Upgrade: either through the My BMW app or automatically while you’re driving directly through your vehicle SIM. You will be asked to confirm the installation of the new software and to launch it after the download is finished.
The entire installation and upgrade process only takes about 20 minutes once the download is complete (length depending on your internet connection or network coverage while driving). Your vehicle is not operational during the installation. Before your subsequent journey, you will be alerted that the upgrade was successfully installed. You can now go back and view the upgrade’s contents if you like.
Due to hardware limitations, the BMW Remote Software Upgrade is factory installed; a subsequent purchase is not feasible.
What is the cost of a BMW software update?
It costs nothing to update the software on your BMW through BMW ConnectedDrive. The iDrive software update from BimmerTech starts at $249.
There are three ways to update the software on your BMW iDrive:
- With the iDrive software upgrade from BimmerTech
- through the webpage for BMW ConnectedDrive
- by means of the BMW ConnectedDrive App
By 2022, BMW will have updated its software to version 21-07. The most recent BMW software updates will always appear on your BMW control panel and My BMW App if you wish to stay informed.